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Meaning of Plant
The primary meaning of the word "plant" refers to a living organism that grows in the earth, typically having roots, stems, and leaves, and often producing flowers and seeds.
Definitions
- A living organism that grows in the earth, typically having roots, stems, and leaves, and often producing flowers and seeds
- A facility for manufacturing or other industrial processes
- A person who is placed in a position to act as a spy or informer
- To put a seed, bulb, or plant into the ground so that it can grow
- To introduce or establish something, such as an idea or a rumor
Etymology of Plant
The word "plant" comes from the Old French word "planter", which is derived from the Latin word "plantare", meaning "to plant"
The Latin word "plantare" is also related to the word "plantus", which is the past participle of the verb "plere", meaning "to fill"
The word "plant" has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a living organism that grows in the earth
Example Uses
- The garden was filled with a variety of plants, including flowers, trees, and shrubs
- The company will plant a new factory in the outskirts of the city
- The spy was planted in the organization to gather information
- The idea was planted in her mind by a friend
- The farmer planted the seeds in the spring and harvested the crop in the fall